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So, a friend of mine from India is coming to the states in a few weeks. What pen stuff should I ask him to buy / bring back for me?? I need to be quick as he is heading somewhere before he departs for the States.

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Hi,

A clear Dollar pen demonstrator, from Pakistan.

 

There are some nice looking Indian pens that are eye droppers.

 

Look them up. On the search section.

 

If he's a good friend, and lives near a big city, you could ask him to look in old pen shops for old name pens.

 

There is a lucky fella that lives in India, who has found some good old pens, "cheaply" in old, small shops. You should read his posts too. I don't unfortunately remember his name.

That might give you an idea of what could be available.

Perhaps you should send him some cash.

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So, a friend of mine from India is coming to the states in a few weeks. What pen stuff should I ask him to buy / bring back for me?? I need to be quick as he is heading somewhere before he departs for the States.

 

Which city/place in India does he live in? Ask him to get you a couple of bottles of FP ink: Camel Royal Blue, Chelpark Royal Blue, Camel Violet, Quink Black(made in India, very nice ink, different darker shade from the imported ones).

 

Also Camlin and Wality Fountain pens if he can find them.

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A bottle of Bril Blue fountain pen ink. A friend gave me a small vial of this ink and I like it very much — a lovely color, and well behaved in both vintage and modern pens. :)

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Some Wality demonstrator Eye-dropper filler !

 

Got a normal and an oversize in Varanasi lastyear, both for less than 15 USD !

 

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Camel fountain pen ink! It's difficult to ship but easy to carry in your luggage.

 

Any specific colors?

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Some good garam masala and curry paste. Those Indian kick-ass hot peppers are good too.

 

Yes yes yes! But I would stick to bringing in dry goods (curry powder etc) - you don't want him to be strip-searched at customs!

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Yup, gonna ask for an Advocate from them... he actually is in hyderabad and travels back and forth to chennai

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Ok, just sent my request over to my friend in Hyderabad... He said, he will get everything on the list (assuming no stock issues).

 

1. Deccan Advocate FP in Ebonite

2. Deccan Diplomat FP in Green/Black

3. Wality 69TL FP (any color)

4. Dollar Demonstrator FP (any color)

5. Brill Royal Blue ink

6. Camel Royal Blue ink

 

I should have the stuff around July 30th when I see him.

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Two of everything from the Varuna line - one set for you, and one set for me! :roflmho:

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